CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Keystone Cougar has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (5 reports).
2010 Keystone Cougar recalls
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or spray in a fire
Some Kidde plastic-handle and push-button fire extinguishers installed in these recreational trailers may become clogged, so they may not discharge as expected, or may require excessive force to activate.
Most common 2010 Keystone Cougar problems
Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 5 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
Started to leave for a trip with our 2010 Keystone Cougar 27ft 5th Wheel, got about a block away and the trailer overhang portion was started to come down on the back of our truck so drove back home and unhooked the trailer. Discovered that we have a flex frame issue, broken welds in the overhang portion. Total failure of the pin box while towing! Posed significant road hazard if we had continued driving. The whole overhang portion would have fallen on top of our truck and caused a wreck. Opened a case file with Keystone about the upper deck frame flex failure. They did not offer any assistance due to the age of the trailer. Adam Hahn with NW Bearing & Brake Mobil RV in Tucson was ab
WE HAD THREE BLOW OUTS ON OUR TRAILER TIRES DURING A TRIP THIS FALL. THE THREE BLOW OUTS OCCURRED ON THREE DIFFERENT DATES. THE TIRES ARE COOPER OMNI ST 235/80R16. THE FIRST BLOW OUT OCCURRED 8/21/2015 ON I-470 JUST PAST THE DENVER AIRPORT. THIS BLOW OUT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE SECOND BLOW OUT OCCURRED SOMEWHERE NORTHEAST OF SANTA FE, NM ON I-25. THIS BLOW OUT WAS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS BLOW OUT ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER. THE THIRD BLOW OUT OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE WEST OF THE ARKANSAS BORDER ON HIGHWAY 412. AGAIN, THIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE TRAILER. THESE TIRES HAD
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KEYSTONE COUGAR WITH TOWMASTER TIRES, SIZE: 235/80R/16E. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER, PASSENGER AND FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITHIN A ONE MONTH PERIOD. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,500. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KEYSTONE COUGAR RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BUMPER SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V355000 (STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS). THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,000. UPDATED 01/30/13*LJ PICTURES RECEIVED. 01/31/13
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SIERRA. THE VEHICLE WAS HITCHED TO A 2010 KEYSTONE COUGAR FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED IN TWO PLACES NEAR THE MAIN HITCH AREA. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE DID NOT CALCULATE MILEAGE.
2010 Keystone Cougar questions
Does the 2010 Keystone Cougar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2010 Keystone Cougar: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or spray in a fire; Equipment; Structure:Body:Bumpers; Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire; Trailer Hitches; Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Keystone Cougar?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (5), Tires (4), Trailer Hitches (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Keystone Cougar has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.